Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Claiming a Homestead Exemption The Arizona homestead exemption is automatic, meaning that no written claim is required. If a person desires to waive the exemption, the person must record the waiver in the office of the county recorder.
Qualifications. Age: At least one property owner must be the minimum qualifying age of 65 at the time of application. Residence: The property must be the owner(s) primary residence. A "primary" residence is that residence which is occupied by the property owner(s) for an aggregate of nine months of the calendar year.
Arizona allows a $4,748 Assessed Value property exemption to Arizona resident property owners qualifying as a widow/widower, or a person with total and permanent disability, or a veteran with a service or non-service connected disability.
A homestead exemption protects $400,000 equity in a person's dwelling from attachment, execution and forced sale. A homestead means a dwelling in which a person resides. The dwelling may be a house, condominium, or mobile home.
As a senior in Arizona, you may be eligible for a Tax Freeze on the taxable market value of your home. This includes Phoenix's active adult communities, as well as, homes outside of those communities. The intent is to help low-income seniors. Let's explore Arizona senior homeowner's tax relief in more detail below.